[Comparison between conventional imaging methods and positron emission tomography in the treatment of Hodgkin's lymphoma].

Background: Positron emission tomography with fluorodeoxyglucose offers the possibility to differentiate between lymphoma and nonmalignant tissue. The aim of this retrospective study was a comparison between PET and conventional imaging methods before and after therapy--during the follow-up of Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Methods And Results: The group of 94 patients with HL underwent 180 PET examinations.